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Lime Tree Hotel Review, Kuching, Borneo.

A surprising abundance of understated luxury, comfort, customer service and a healthy devotion to responsible tourism, the Lime Tree Hotel was a hidden gem in the heart of Borneo.

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Responsible Orang Utan Spotting In Semenggoh Wildlife Centre.

Seeing orangutans in their natural habitat is a major bucket list item for many gap year travellers, and many head to Borneo and Indonesia specifically for a bit of wild orangutan spotting, but not every opertor is ethical. If you want to view orangutans in the wild then it is essential to do so in a responsible and ethical way, and Semenggoh orangutan rehabilitation centre is set up to do just that.

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A Photo For Facebook? You’ve Just ‘Liked’ Animal Abuse.

If you have ever wanted to take a selfie with a tiger or cuddle a koala for a profile pic, then well done, you’ve just contributed to animal abuse.

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